Automobile water-pump



V; AND F. KLUGA.

AUTOMOBILE WATER PUMP APPLICATION FILED NOV. 22 I920.

Patented Oct. 18, 1921.

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APPLICATION FILED NOV. 22, 1920.

Patented Oct. 18, 1921.

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VINCENT KLUGA AND FELIX KL'UGA, 0F NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK.

AUTOMOBILE WATER-PUMP.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 18, 1921.

Application filed November 22, 1920. Serial No. 425,883.

To all 107107712723 may concern Be it known that we, VINCENT KLUGA and FELIX KLUGA, citizens of the United States, residing at Niagara Falls, in the county of Niagara and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Automobile Water-Pumps; and we do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to an improved water pump which is especially designed for installation in the water circulating system of an automobile, being especially, although not necessarily, designed for use on Fords.

The principal object of the invention is to generally improve upon devices of this class by the production of one of extreme simplicity and durability, the major portion of which is composed of a single casting, which renders it very easy to handle and install and also renders it very inexpensive to both the manufacturer and the user.

Another object of the invention is toprovide a device of the above mentioned class constructed from a one-piece casting, this casting being such that the pump housing or casing is positioned comparatively close to the cooling fan, thus making it possible to employ a relatively short bearing and pulley-shaft. This construction also decidedly increases the rigidity of the device and renders it highly desirable and effective in operation.

A further object of the invention is to provide "a pump of the class under consideration which is such in construction that it can be installed by inexperienced persons.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a Ford engine showing my invention applied.

Fig. 2 is a top plan thereof.

Fig. 3 is a vertical longitudinal section through a device constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 4 is a vertical transverse section taken on line of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a vertical section on line 3-3 of Fig. 3.

In carrying out the invention, we make use of a suitable body which includes a central hollow enlargement which constitutes a chamber, and to one side of this chamber we connect a forwardly declining conduit which is adapted for connection with the usual flexible hose at thebottom of the radiator. Connected to the top .of this chamber and also communicating with it, is a second conduit which is horizontally disposed and is provided at its free end with a head for connection to the usual water return pipe opening in the cylinder jacket. Furthermore, arranged in this chamber is a suitable pump which serves to suck the water from the first named pipe and throw it by centrifugal action into the remaining conduit, this pump being driven by the usual fan belt through the medium of a pulley with which it is provided.

Referring to the drawings, wherein the construction and arrangement of the invention is clearly disclosed, the numeral 1 designates a one-piece casting or body which includes a central enlargement which carriesa substantially annular recessed member constituting a chamber 2. This chamber is open at one side and in its opposed side it is provided with acentral opening with which a forwardly declining pipe or conduit 3 communicates, the lower free end of this conduit being adapted for reception in one end of the usual flexible hose at the bottom of the radiator. Connected to the top of the chamber 2 and communicating with the latter is a rearwardly extending conduit or pipe 4 which is provided at its free end with a laterally upturned portion 5 carrying aper tured attaching ears 6. It'is obvious from the drawings that this upturned end 5 leads to the usual opening in the cylinder block to which the ordinary water return pipe is connected, and since this upturned portion is provided with attaching cars, it can be connccted to the cylinder block in the usual way and by means of the same bolts which serve to retain the water return pipe in position.

A removable plate 7 is employed for the purpose of, closing the open side of the chamber 2 and this plate carries an integral laterally extending tubular bearing 8 in which a shaft 9 is journaled, this shaft having one of its ends extended into the chamber 2 and carrying a suitable pump 1 O, preferably in the form of a bladed impelhng member. We may mention at this point that this pump is detachable from the shaft for the purpose'of permitting it to be replaced or repaired. On the forward or opposite end of the shaft is a pulley 11 which is designed to be engaged by the usual fan-belt for the purpose of imparting rotation to the pump. If desired, a cup 12 for conta n ng and dispensing a lubricant may be carried by the bearing 8. With this construction and arrangement, it is obvious that the plate 7 may be moved whenever necessary for the purpose of cleaning the chamber 2 and in cases where the shaft 9 becomes excessively worn, it may be removed and replaced by simply detaching the pump 10.

To guard against unnecessary movement and possible displacement of the device after it is once positioned, and also to decidedly increase the rigidity, we make use of a set-screw 13 which is adapted to be brought a ainst the cylinder block. It is to be note that this set-screw is carried by an integral upstanding lug 14 which is in turn carried by the chamber 2. We also wish to direct attention to the fact that the chamber 2 is provided, below the point of connection of the pipe 3, with a port 15 which serves to drain practically all of the Water from the chamber 2 in cases where the radiator is drained to prevent freezing. Thus, no water will remain in the chamber and hinder effective rotation of the .element 10, which may happen in cases where the water would freeze.

In order to install the device, the old and existing parts on the water return side of" the cylinder jacket, are removed and this device replaces it so that the declining conduit 3 is in a position to be received inthe usual flexible hose at the bottom of the radiator and the apertures in the attaching ears 6 are brought into alinement with the adjacent bolt holes and the same bolts which serve to retain the old water return pipe in position, are passed through these apertures and screwed into these bolt holes.-

though not necessarily, designed for use in connection with Ford automobiles. For this reason, and inorder to enable the reader to obtain a very clear understanding of the manner in which the device is associated with such an automobile, we have illustrated parts of the automobile. However, since all of these parts are old and well known, it is thought unnecessary to refer to them by numerals.

A careful consideration of the foregoing description taken in connection with .the accompanying drawings will enable persons skilledin the art to which this invention relates to obtain a clear understanding of the same, therefore, a more lengthy description is deemed unnecessary. Advantageous and effective results are insured with the construction and arrangement of parts herein shown and described, and for this reason this construction and arrangement is taken as the preferred embodiment of our invention. -However, We Wish it to be understood that various minor changes in the shape, size, and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departmg from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claim.

We claim: I

A water pipe connection comprising a casting having a horizontal pipe section having at one end side ears for receiving securing screws for fitting into threaded openlugs formed in the wall of an engine, a pipe engaging tubular arm extending from its second end, the second end of the horizontal section being enlarged to provide a head having a pump chamber open at its outer side and having its inner side communicating with the upper end of the tubul ar arm, and an upper passage communieating with the water passage of the horizontal section, a lug extending from the enlarged end of the horizontal arm in the same plane as said side ears, a set screw passing through the threaded opening of said lug for engaging the wall of an engine and swinging the horizontal arm to apply lockmg pressure upon the screws passing through the side ears, a sleeve having a head at its inner end for closing the open outer side of said-chamber, a shaft journaled in said sleeve and having an extended outer end portion and an inner end portion extending into said chamber, a rotary pump head upon the inner end of said shaft, and a pulley upon the outer end of said shaft.

in testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands.

VINCENT KLUGA. FELIX KLUGA. 

